Biography
Who is George Yonashiro?
Early life and background
George Yonashiro was born in São Paulo, Brazil, on November 28, 1950. He grew up in this Brazilian city before becoming a citizen of Japan. In January 1985, the Ministry of Justice approved his naturalization as a Japanese citizen.
He stands at a height of 170 cm. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Football playing career
George joined the Yomiuri club in 1972 within the Japan Soccer League Division 2. The team earned promotion to Division 1 in 1978. During his tenure, the club captured the JSL Cup in 1979. He also helped the club secure league championships in 1983 and 1984. The squad won the Emperor's Cup in 1984 and another JSL Cup in 1985.
George played 239 league games and scored 93 goals before retiring in 1986. He earned a spot in the Best Eleven five times. In 1985, he played two matches for the Japan national team. He made his debut against South Korea on October 26 during the 1986 World Cup qualification process.
Managerial career highlights
George Yonashiro began managing Yomiuri in 1986. He led them to the Japan Soccer League title for the 1986–87 season. Under his leadership, the club won the 1987 Asian Club Championship and consecutive Emperor's Cups in 1986 and 1987. He resigned from this position in 1990.
He managed Kyoto Purple Sanga in 1994 and again in 1996. In 2004, he took charge of FC Ryukyu. He moved them from the Prefectural Leagues to the Regional Leagues in 2005 and into the Japan Football League in 2006. George then joined Giravanz Kitakyushu in 2007. He oversaw their promotion to the J2 League in 2010 before he left the club. His final role was with Blaublitz Akita in 2013. He helped them reach the J3 League in 2014 before his resignation later that year.
Birthday and age
George Yonashiro was born on November 28, 1950, which makes George 75 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. George shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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